Genius · Sincere! Wooden Head

The next morning, Jiang Cheng was woken from his sleep once again by the familiar ringtone of his phone.

"Hey, Dad."

Answering the call, Jiang Cheng yawned and mumbled groggily, his hair a tangled mess like a bird's nest.

On the other end of the line, Father Jiang's hearty laughter rang out. "Good boy, you've really done it! Just like your old man."

"Done what?"

Caught off guard by the sudden praise, Jiang Cheng blurted out without thinking.

"You little brat, I give you a few compliments and your skin starts itching, huh?"

Father Jiang's angry voice suddenly boomed, rattling Jiang Cheng's eardrums.

"What do you mean, 'what'? I'm your father!"

Ah, damn. This was a mess.

Jiang Cheng snapped to his senses and quickly explained, "Dad, you misunderstood. I wasn't calling you a 'what.' I meant, what are you talking about?"

Father Jiang's anger mostly subsided, and he continued in an excited tone, "Miss Qin of the Qin Family has established a long-term partnership with our Jiang Corporation, and she's specified that all future projects will be handled by you and her directly."

The Qin Family of the Capital—that was a family with significant influence in the military, political, and business worlds.

Qin Yan was also the most beloved granddaughter of Old Master Qin. Partnering with the Qin Family meant limitless potential for the Jiang Corporation. This was a total win!

Jiang Tianxiong grew more and more worked up as he spoke.

If it weren't for the phone between them, Jiang Cheng had every reason to believe his face would already be covered in spit.

Meanwhile, Jiang Cheng was completely baffled, his small eyes filled with huge confusion.

What the hell was this woman playing at?

Out of all the people she could pick, she chose me to handle things with her.

Bullshit!

"Dad, I think we can still talk this over properly."

Jiang Cheng struggled weakly, attempting a futile resistance.

Jiang Tianxiong hummed lightly.

"Miss Qin will be at the house soon. You young people can talk it over properly."

"After all, being good-looking is a kind of capital. Our Jiang family isn't some old-fashioned, rigid feudal household. We're pretty open-minded about things like marrying into the family."

What, Qin Yan is coming?!

Jiang Cheng shot upright in an instant.

As for the talk about marrying into the family after that, it was automatically blocked out.

No way.

A woman like Qin Yan—who could tame her except Ye Bufan, who had the Protagonist's Halo?

If I, a Villain, dared to offend or clash with her even once, Dad, you'd be eating meat patties for me!

After hanging up, Butler Fu's voice came from the doorway.

"Young Master, Miss Qin has arrived at the gate."

"That fast!"

Jiang Cheng did a carp leap, threw on a random T-shirt and shorts, and shuffled downstairs in slippers.

This outfit was carefully thought out!

In the plot, Qin Yan hated people who didn't care about their appearance and were sloppy.

With this getup, he was sure to disgust and annoy her. Then changing the contact person would be a done deal.

Damn, I'm a fucking genius!

In the reception hall, "Miss Qin, sorry to keep you waiting."

Jiang Cheng strolled in slowly and immediately saw Qin Yan sitting in the secondary seat.

Today, Qin Yan wore a satin dress, revealing her delicate collarbones. Her face was stunning, adding a touch of intellectual elegance.

When she saw Jiang Cheng appear, she looked very pleased, a smile reaching her eyes.

But when she heard how he addressed her, a hint of dissatisfaction flickered across her face.

It worked!

Jiang Cheng secretly rejoiced—his method had paid off.

"Didn't we agree not to call me Miss Qin?"

Qin Yan's expression soured, thick with grievance.

Ever since meeting Jiang Cheng, she'd learned what it meant to miss someone like three autumns in a single day.

If not for her remaining shred of reason, she'd have already pounced on the little man and ravished him thoroughly.

"Ha ha, my bad. I apologize here and now."

Jiang Cheng laughed it off with a wave.

"Apologize? How do you plan to do that?"

Qin Yan let out a light, intrigued laugh, her gaze sweeping over Jiang Cheng's whole body with meaning.

Such a sturdy little man!

I really, really like this.

She pursed her red lips, and at some thought, her stare at Jiang Cheng grew even hotter.

"Ahem~"

Jiang Cheng was momentarily speechless. How should I know what to offer!

It was just a polite gesture—he hadn't expected Qin Yan to take it seriously.

What if I offer myself to you?

Watching Qin Yan's smug expression, Jiang Cheng's temper flared.

If he weren't afraid of provoking her, he'd have already charged up and taught this woman a lesson with a good thrashing.

She's gone completely wild!

Seeing Jiang Cheng's discomfort, Qin Yan stopped teasing him.

There was plenty of time ahead.

Though she longed to play some private little games with Jiang Cheng, she didn't want to leave a frivolous impression in his heart.

Slowly simmer the frog—take it step by step.

She would make Jiang Cheng fall helplessly in love with her, and then... hehe, the thought alone was wonderful!

Holy crap, what's this woman grinning about?

So creepy!

The story never said Qin Yan was a lunatic—this is terrifying.

Jiang Cheng swallowed hard and backed away a few steps in fear.

"Jiang Cheng, why are you backing off? Come here!"

Qin Yan smiled gently, her eyes locked straight onto him.

Sis, don't do this.

I'm scared!

Qin Yan's devouring gaze made Jiang Cheng's whole body shudder.

He felt like Tang Sanzang stumbling into the Spider Cave—one careless move and he'd be stripped clean and devoured.

This isn't going the right way!

Shouldn't she be disgusted, angry, then warn me and storm off?

Jiang Cheng wiped his sweat.

No choice—at this point, he had to be blunt.

"Qin... Yan, about that liaison position, I think we should be more careful."

"I'm too used to being free and undisciplined—I'm not a good fit. The Jiang family still has plenty of promising young talents from the new generation. Maybe you could reconsider?"

Fool, no one else compares to you.

Qin Yan sighed inwardly. I came here for you!

Such a perfect chance to be openly with you—you want me to give it up? Not a chance.

As expected, Jiang Cheng's wish was dashed.

But he could only force a smile and chat idly with Qin Yan.

As noon approached, Qin Yan showed no sign of leaving, still sitting calmly in her chair.

Jiang Cheng felt he had to subtly drop a hint.

"Oh, time sure flies. It'll be lunchtime soon. Otherwise I'd love to chat longer—what a shame!"

Qin Yan pretended not to catch the dismissal in Jiang Cheng's words. She languidly stretched her slender waist and nodded with feigned agreement.

"Time is indeed getting late. Let's eat."

Eat? What the hell?

Jiang Cheng froze. Had he not made himself clear, or had Qin Yan simply ignored the subtext?

"What are you standing there for? Surely Young Master Jiang isn't unwelcoming to this little woman."

Qin Yan drew out her words, a hint of challenge lacing her smile.

Hah. He wanted her gone?

She hadn't even eaten breakfast just to see him, and had dressed up specially to boot.

But this blockhead wouldn't even spare her a second glance, and was trying every trick to send her away.

What an utterly clueless, insufferable man!

Just wait—she'd make him pay soon enough...